1452 – Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Stage IV Colorectal Carcinoma

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  • Status Pre-assessment
  • Type -
  • Pre-PASC consultation -
  • Pre-MSAC consultation -
  • Outcome -

Application details

Reason for application

Amendment to MBS item.

Service or technology in this application

ImmunoHistoChemistry (IHC) test for identification of Mismatch Repair Deficiency (dMMR) for access to pembrolizumab in patients with Stage IV CRC.

Type: Co-dependent technology

Medical condition this application addresses

Stage IV Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC) who are receiving first line (1L) treatment.

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 8 December 2016
  • ESC meeting: -
  • MSAC meeting: -